Russia’s ruble rebound raises questions of sanctions’ impact
WASHINGTON, United States (AP) — The ruble is no longer rubble. The Russian ruble by Wednesday had bounced back from the fall it took after the U.S. and European allies… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2022
China shows Afghanistan ambitions at multinational meetings
BEIJING, China (AP) — China’s ambitions to have a major hand in Afghanistan’s stability and development under the Taliban, while boosting its own stature, will be on display at a… Read more »
China’s Xi strongly backs Afghanistan at regional conference
BEIJING, China (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday issued strong backing for Afghanistan at a regional conference, while making no mention of human rights abuses by the country’s… Read more »
Pakistan’s embattled PM Khan defiant, says he won’t resign
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan’s embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan remained defiant Thursday, telling the nation he won’t resign even as he faces a no-confidence vote in parliament and the… Read more »
Kremlin demands rubles for gas, EU leaders push back
BERLIN, Germany (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin insisted Thursday that the country’s natural gas must be paid for with rubles, a demand apparently intended to help bolster the Russian… Read more »
Pentagon links leadership failures to violence at bases
WASHINGTON, United States (AP) — Military bases with a high risk for sexual assault, harassment and other harmful behaviors often have leaders who don’t understand violence prevention, don’t make it… Read more »
US opens second COVID boosters to 50 and up, others at risk
WASHINGTON, United States (AP) — Americans 50 and older can get a second COVID-19 booster if it’s been at least four months since their last vaccination, a chance at extra… Read more »
UN nuclear watchdog chief in Ukraine to talk safety support
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — The U.N. nuclear watchdog’s director-general arrived in Ukraine on Tuesday for talks with senior government officials on delivering “urgent technical assistance” to ensure the safety of… Read more »
Brain condition sidelining Bruce Willis has many causes
WASHINGTON, United States (AP) — A brain disorder that leads to problems with speaking, reading and writing has sidelined actor Bruce Willis and drawn attention to a little-known condition that… Read more »
China’s Huawei says 2021 sales down, profit up
BEIJING, China (AP) — Six months after being released by Canadian authorities following a diplomatic standoff involving Washington and Beijing, Huawei’s chief financial officer said Monday the telecom equipment giant… Read more »